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We test drove the new Volkswagen Golf, commonly known as the Golf 8, which was just released in Japan in 2021 (Volkswagne GOLF 8). The ACTIV grade equipped with a 1.0 eTSI unit was driven over 300 km on highways, mountain roads, and in urban areas, and fuel economy was also measured. This time, we will also touch on the completely redesigned interior. ========= ◆This time we borrowed a test drive vehicle from Volkswagen Edogawa◆ Volkswagen Edogawa Channel's YouTube channel is here / @volkswagenvwyoutube2315 ========= ◆This channel publishes details of test drives to ensure reproducibility and fairness◆ [Test drive vehicle] Vehicle model: Volkswagen Golf eTSI Active (Manufacturer's official website: https://www.volkswagen.co.jp/ja/model... ) Powertrain: 999cc inline 3-cylinder direct injection turbo + variable geometry turbo + mild hybrid Drive system: FF Tire size: 205/55R16 [Details of the vehicle test driven] ・Dealer test drive vehicle, approximately 2 months since registration (first registered in May 2021) ・Mileage: Approximately 1,300km ・Weight listed on vehicle inspection certificate: 1,310kg (front axle 790kg, rear axle 520kg) ・Tire brand: GOODYEAR EfficientGrip Performance (specified cold air pressure adjusted to 250KPa front and rear) [Test drive course] (Weather: sunny [strong winds after typhoon: maximum wind speed 11.5m], maximum 31.9℃ / minimum 23.1℃) Expressway: Approximately 158km (Shuto Expressway Bayshore Route, Aqualine - Tateyama Expressway - Aqualine, Shuto Expressway Bayshore Route, Shuto Expressway Yokohane Route) Mountain road: Approximately 74km (Chiba Prefectural Routes 88 and 184, Awa Regional Wide Area Agricultural Road) Public road: Approximately 144km (National Routes 127, 128, 186, 357, Chiba Prefectural Routes 34, 86, 88, 297, 465, Tokyo Metropolitan Route 318, etc.) Total: Approximately 376km [Details of the Golf 7 test driven for comparison] ◆ Volkswagen Golf Comfortline (first driven: January 2018) Rental car, about 3.5 years old since registration, mileage about 46,500km Tires: Bridgestone Turanza ER300 Weather on test drive day: Cloudy with occasional rain, maximum 29.9℃/minimum 21.7℃ *Test drive course was as above [In-vehicle noise measurement method] - Well-paved area between Kimitsu PA and Futtsu Chuo IC on the Tateyama Expressway (downbound) (fixed temperature for all vehicles) - Measured near the center console (air conditioning off) ============== [About how the image appears during the test drive] Because the image was shot with an ultra-wide-angle lens, it is stretched out as you approach the edges of the screen. Therefore, please be aware that the scenery flows faster as you approach the edges of the screen, making the speed appear faster than it actually is. ◆Equipment used ・Air pressure gauge: IR RACING Air Gauge ・Noise meter: Meterk SLM01 (https://amzn.to/3b3Uurm) ◆Music Opening theme by Charlie Parker "Confirmation" Ending theme by Andrew Applepie "The Sign" (https://andrewapplepie.com/)